About this property
Overlooking the leafy grounds of St. Paul’s Church and boasting a hot tub and sauna, this period, family-friendly cottage in the heart of Alnwick provides the perfect base from which to explore beautiful Northumberland. You’ll find a great selection of independent shops and cafes in the cobbled market town of Alnwick, which is also home to the iconic Alnwick Castle, half a mile away – it’s been the popular filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, complete with magnificent medieval architecture and gorgeous Italianate state rooms. Hulne Park, which wraps around Alnwick Castle, has some great walking routes to follow. Reaching the coast is very accessible too, with the arty village of Alnmouth and its 7-mile stretch of golden sandy beach just 5.5 miles from the doorstep. The rolling hills, riverbanks, and waterfalls of the Ingram Valley can be reached within 15 miles.
Through the front door, you’re welcomed into a spacious entrance hallway that features beautiful herringbone-style flooring and plenty of room to hang coats and store boots. Lead the way through into the cosy lounge, which combines beautiful rustic features with contemporary elegance, boasting stunning décor, plantation shutters, gorgeous period features and a roaring open fire. Featuring bespoke wooden cabinets, the sleek and stylish adjoining open-plan kitchen/diner is a haven for budding cooks, equipped with everything required to rustle up perfect picnics and delicious dinners. Looking out through a set of French doors to the garden, the dining table is perfectly placed to make the most of outdoor/indoor living during the warmer months. Enjoying a lovely outlook onto St. Paul’s Church, the master king-size bedroom and single bedroom upstairs offer a haven of tranquillity to retire to. You’ll also find another cosy king-size bedroom and a beautiful family bathroom brimming with contemporary sophistication on the first floor.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden, laid with artificial grass, is the perfect spot to sit back and relax at the end of a busy day. The hot tub and outdoor sauna provide the ultimate, soothing antidote to weary walking muscles. There is off-road parking for one car near the property, with additional on-street parking nearby, subject to availability.
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 single
- 1 bathroom with free-standing ‘Tubby’ bath, walk-in shower and WC, and 1 separate ground-floor WC
- Electric oven, gas hob, large fridge/freezer, integrated microwave, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
- Stairgates are available at the top and bottom of the stairs
- Open fire – first basket of logs supplied
- Smart TV
- Enclosed garden with artificial grass and sofa-style outdoor dining furniture
- Hot tub – the water is changed between bookings and should be warm enough towards mid-evening
- Outdoor sauna – 7 x 30-minute tokens provided for use
- Off-road parking for 1 car near the property, with additional on-street parking nearby, subject to availability
- Shop and pub 0.5 miles, beach 5.5 miles
- Luxury, complimentary welcome hamper with local products